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He is the founder of <strong>BsDESIGN STUDIO<\/strong>, a creative studio based in The Gambia, specializing in design, animation, and print production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, his studio made history by producing <strong>the very first Gambian 2D animation series<\/strong> to be broadcast on national television. Through his work, Batch aims to <strong>preserve culture<\/strong>, <strong>raise awareness of social issues<\/strong>, and <strong>inspire a new generation of African creatives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Prestigious Partnership with Gobelins School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This cross-residency is part of a collaboration with <strong>Gobelins School<\/strong>, one of France\u2019s most prestigious institutions in the field of visual arts. Founded in 1975, Gobelins is <strong>internationally renowned<\/strong> for its programs in animation, graphic design, interactive design, and photography. 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